A brighter day

I'm feeling so happy this morning! No, money hasn't started falling from the sky, I haven't been given a maid to clean my house, and my kids still argue with one another over dumb stuff, but LIFE IS GOOD!

** Church was awesome yesterday (I lead the singing in Primary - best job ever!) The kids sang so well and I think everyone felt the spirit of the easter season. I cried a little, and they giggled at me.

** The weather has been gorgeous!

** We went on a Sunday afternoon walk as a family.

** And best of all, my younger sister had her 1st baby! A little girl : 8lbs 4 oz. With lots of dark brown hair. Ohhh I can't wait to meet her this afternoon!

I love spring and the promise of new life and new beginnings. Kinda like we can shed our old selves and mistakes we've made and walk down a new, brighter road. I think the word, "HOPE" sums it all up! I hope you're feeling brand new again too!

Lots of love,

An Unconventional Friendship

Ellie's best friend....

Let me explain. During Meagan's Junior Jazz basketball games Ellie played out in the hall of the elementary school. Her "friend" was there every week. Basketball has been over for 3 weeks now. Apparently they became quite attached because a few days ago we went to the school and as soon as she saw her friend, she got a huge smile on her face and ran over and gave him a big hug. Is that sad that a child safety toy is her friend? She calls him "Flag."

Manna from heaven

*** We originally started with 4 boxes, barely got a picture with these 2 boxes, and as of today......they're gone. They didn't even last one week!! :(

Spelunking and other adventures

These headlamps have been a favorite toy for the kids....and me when I'm reading in bed at 3am and can't sleep. Ellie somehow managed to get this one on right and was all smiles. She immediately walked towards the bathroom (darkest room with no window) so she could see her "light."

I left Ellie sitting on this rocking chair in my room while I jumped in the shower. Apparently, watching "her show" isn't nearly as fun without treats. She went downstairs to the kitchen, climbed onto the table, and grabbed the cereal that I hadn't gotten around to putting away yet. Then she marched herself right back up to the chair to watch her "show."

These last two pictures just kill me! She walked over to me this morning and in a very serious voice said, "Potty." Then she started pulling off her pants. I asked her, "Do you need to go potty?" And with her most serious face said, "Uh huh." (with a little head nod too). I figured I'd indulge her so in we walked and sat her down. Nothing. So I told her to wait right there so I could grab my camera. After all, she looked so cute sitting there. As soon as she saw the camera, she started to cheesin' it and squinting her eyes. What a kook. Then after that excitement wore off....she started getting nervous...."fall, fall?" Okie doke, we'll try again another day......or several more months! :)